Shuttleworth College Animal Management Course Overview
Shuttleworth College offers an Animal Management course focusing on various aspects such as Animal Breeding, Welfare, Biology, Husbandry, Behavior, and more. The program includes practical and theoretical components with assessments and work experience opportunities. Students are guided by dedicated course managers and tutors. Explore the diverse units of study and gain valuable skills in animal science through this comprehensive program.
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Contacts Course Manager Philip Wells pwells@bedford.ac.uk Personal Achievement Tutor (PAT) Emma Luke eluke@bedford.ac.uk General Enquiries info@Shuttleworth.ac.uk
Contacts.. Student Services lskevington@Bedford.ac.uk malexandrou@Bedford.ac.uk
Units of study over the 2 years Animal Breeding and Genetics Animal Biology Animal Welfare and Ethics Practical Animal Husbandry Animal Behaviour Animal Health and Disease Work Experience in the Animal Sector Investigative Research Project
Units to study cont.. Exotic Animal Husbandry Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management Animals in Boarding Establishments Practical Skills in Animal Science Advanced Animal Nutrition Animals in a Retail Environment
Assessment There are a range of assessment types throughout the programme, including assignments, presentations and practical assessments. There are also externally set and marked assessments (exams) for Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Welfare and Ethics and Animal Biology.
Practical/Theory content This is a science based course that is focusing on the management of animals, equivalent to 3 A levels. This will be mainly theory based with some practical element, such as animal husbandry.
Zoological Education Centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YghDvzz2 8ig
Work Experience All students will be required to complete work experience for their course, This is mandatory and forms part of your qualification 3 week block in your first year We have a work placement co-ordinator who will assist in this area. There is a wide range of placements that we work with. Dates may be subject to change due to COVID- 19
Trips and visits There may be some trips and visits in the new academic year, there will be a small cost for these. Due to the situation with COVID-19 we will give more details out later in the academic year.
What the course could lead to Nationally recognised qualification to go into employment Higher education both here at Shuttleworth and at other universities across the country
Personal Achievement Tutor (PAT) Role Additional support/Exam concesssions Student services Enhancement
Our expectations Act safely and not put yourself or others at risk Attend punctually and regularly, explaining to your tutor any reason for not attending Work hard and complete all work within specified deadlines Seek help from your tutor or Student Services if you need it Take responsibility for your own learning and make active use of the learning resources and support services provided Treat everyone with respect and ensure that you do not discriminate against anyone or make any other person feel uncomfortable Show respect for other College users by following our basic ground rules Work within the College s Code of Conduct for students Your College ID card must be worn and visible at all times on College premises Mobile phones away in sessions unless asked to use them
What you can expect from us A wide range of support services and learning resources Equality of opportunity, treatment and respect Advice on financial support and how to apply for it Support and facilities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities An induction or settling in period Expert management and teaching of your learning programme Regular reviews of your progress Careers information, advice and guidance to help you with your next step A Job Shop to source opportunities and help you find work Help with personal problems if you need it A commitment to listen to your views
Questions Enjoy the lessons from subject tutors on Biology, Health, Zoo and Conservation. Q and A session at the end of the day Please save all course related questions until then
